Abby Loveys, of Randolph, is shown on her way to winning the 1600 meters with a time of 4:46. Caroline O'Sullivan, of Old Tappan, is shown in second place but ended up in 12th place with a time of 5:07. Saturday, June 9, 2018 Kevin R. Wexler/NorthJersey.com

Grace O'Shea, of Ramapo, competes in the 100 meter high hurdles. O'Shea came in third place, behind, Amaya Chadwick of Union Catholic and Reanda Richards of West Essex. Saturday, June 9, 2018 Kevin R. Wexler/NorthJersey.com

Shannon Goria (center, black top, yellow letters), of River Dell, ran the first leg of the 4x800. River Dell came in sixth place with a time of 9:21. Saturday, June 9, 2018 Kevin R. Wexler/NorthJersey.com

Before Peralta went on his official visit to the campus in Eugene, there was little doubt that if offered a scholarship, he was ready to commit to the program that is perennially a contender for the NCAA Championship. The Ducks have won seven NCAA crowns, the last in 2015, and more than any school not named USC, Arkansas or UCLA.

Luis Peralta posted this photo to Instagram to announce his commitment to Oregon.(Photo11: Courtesy of Luis Peralta)

Although dozens of colleges had shown interest, Peralta chose to take only one official visit, which he made from Jan. 11-13, returning to run Monday at the Big North Liberty championships.

"I was pretty sure that they were going to offer me (a scholarship) and I know how amazing a program it is,'' Peralta said. "I flew out there and by the second day I knew this was the place for me.''

"I liked the team, the town, and the atmosphere was special. Every restaurant we went to had track and field pictures everywhere and they have lots of trails to run.''

"I got a chance to bond with guys who are going to be my teammates and everyone was friendly,'' Peralta said. "I made a lot of new friends.''

Peralta is expected to compete in both the 800 and 1,500 meter races for Oregon and thinks he'll be running cross-country too.

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"I want to thank all my coaches for helping and supporting me,'' said Peralta, who ran an easy 1:55.92 in winning the 800 Monday, tops in New Jersey this year and eighth in the country in the early season. "Without them I wouldn't be getting this opportunity.''

Peralta expects to receive his National Letter of Intent in the next several weeks. He can sign at any time before Aug. 21, according to NCAA rules. His next race is expected to be at the Passaic County meet on Jan. 28.